The Real Winner Of Last Night's Debate Wasn't Even Onstage With Trump And Clinton

Positivity saved the debate.

A presidential debate on Sunday between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump that was marred by less-than-chivalrous exchanges ended on a positive note — thanks, in part, to a smart question from an audience member.

"I respect his children," Clinton said. "His children are incredibly able and devoted and I think that says a lot about Donald. I don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does. But I do respect that and I think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother is very important to me."

Trump returned the compliment to Clinton.

"I will say this about Hillary: She doesn't quit. She doesn't give up," Trump said. "I consider that to be a very good trait."

The debates in particular have been very negative at times, which begs the question if, based on the response on social media to Becker's question, there should be a larger focus on agreement and compromise at the debates, as opposed to mud-slinging.